A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 926453 Details
Epoch: 42 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 926513 epoch_slot_no: 19313 block_no: 926409 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1555 time: 2018-04-26 09:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8d3521a29e93a1c1ab19c7f5ae801146281df1781c0b2b5563f363a908afd840Block Operator
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